Pause

This zippy read offers practical strategies for slowing down and identifying goals. * Financial Times *
You cannot create a culture of hospitality if your people are not given the space to care deeply, think clearly, and be fully present. Pause shows leaders how to create that space - and why doing so has never been more important. * Will Guidara New York Times bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality and former co-owner of the world’s #1 restaurant, Eleven Madison Park *
You can’t get your team’s attention if you yourself are driven to distraction. Vanderhoven gives you the tools you need to focus on the things that matter. Essential! * Kim Scott, author of bestselling books Radical Candor and Radical Respect *
I’ve spent years writing about the power of questions. But for good questions to make a difference, there needs to be space to hear them. This is the book you need to create that space. * Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book *
This book isn’t just a theory. Shawn did the work to find out what leaders are doing to lead great work instead of driving teams to burnout. * Liz Wiseman, author of best-selling books Multipliers and Impact Players *
Shawn Vanderhoven names something every overwhelmed professional feels but often can’t articulate: the invisible wake of digital detritus that managers mindlessly create for their teams. Pause is a sharp, research-backed argument for why the best leaders tap the brakes - and a clear guide for how to do it without losing momentum. Read it before your next meeting, and then cancel half the meetings on your calendar. * Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive, When, and The Power of Regret *

Shawn Vanderhoven is a Partner at The Wiseman Group, where he leads their development practice for senior executives and emerging leaders. He collaborates with prominent brands such as Apple, Johnson & Johnson, and Tesla, crafting strategies to harness their most valuable asset: talent. He resides in Menlo Park, California, with his wife, Anne.

Anne Vanderhoven is a writer, researcher, and co-founder of the consulting firm UP. Her work focuses on how leaders foster environments where individuals can achieve their peak performance. She is the co-author of the USA Today bestseller Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World. Anne has a keen interest in medieval and Renaissance history, particularly the Black Death, which she finds offers valuable perspective. To maintain balance, she enjoys a steady diet of comedians, ensuring she remains a welcome presence at family dinners.

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